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Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, John Agar . . . these are the patron saints of Monster Kid Radio, the Rondo Award-winning podcast celebrating the classic, and sometimes not-co-classic, genre cinema of yesteryear. Your host Derek M. Koch is joined by a special guest each episode to talk about a favorite monster movie; favorite classic actor, actress, or director; or a topic relevant to monster kids of all ages. Framed by mostly-spooky surf music, every episode of Monster Kid Radio is your weekly escape to the monster kid playground.

Monster Kid Radio Derek M. Koch

    • TV & Film
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, John Agar . . . these are the patron saints of Monster Kid Radio, the Rondo Award-winning podcast celebrating the classic, and sometimes not-co-classic, genre cinema of yesteryear. Your host Derek M. Koch is joined by a special guest each episode to talk about a favorite monster movie; favorite classic actor, actress, or director; or a topic relevant to monster kids of all ages. Framed by mostly-spooky surf music, every episode of Monster Kid Radio is your weekly escape to the monster kid playground.

    Monster Kid Radio Crashes Dawn of the Dead

    Monster Kid Radio Crashes Dawn of the Dead

    Portland's Hollywood Theatre screened the original Dawn of the Dead (dir. George A. Romero), so you know Derek and Beth had to go see it! Hear their thoughts on the experience, along with the thoughts of Matthew Rashleigh and The Shadow Over Portland's Chris McMillan. Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman), Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, and Listener Feedback. Team Deth YouTube Channel -  Monster Kid Radio Contact Information: Voicemail: (360) 524-2484‬ Email: Monster Kid Radio's Discord Server - Monster Kid Radio on Reddit - Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - - Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - Follow Chris McMillanThe Shadow Over Portland - Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group - Small Town Monsters - Follow Kenny Email Kenny at  Monster Kid Radio Amazon Wishlist - Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic -  Next week on Monster Kid Radio: Top Three Jack Arnold Films with 's Vincent Hannam The opening and closing song () provided courtesy of - Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a . You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Designs, Mail Order Zombie, Monster Kid Writer, and more at . Please rate and review Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts. 0:00:20 INTRODUCTION & FEEDBACK 0:07:29 MARK MATZKE'S BETA CAPSULE REVIEW 0:11:39 KENNY'S LOOK AT FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND 0:18:25 MONSTER KID RADIO CRASHES DAWN OF THE DEAD 1:21:12 OUTRO

    • 1 hr 27 min
    Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! Review

    Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! Review

    Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment just released Issue #1 of a new comic, and since it's called Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!, you know Derek had to read it and review it here on the podcast! Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman), Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, and Listener Feedback. (Next week will feature the Dawn of the Dead (dir. George A. Romero) coverage!) Team Deth YouTube Channel -  Monster Kid Radio Contact Information: Voicemail: (360) 524-2484‬ Email: Monster Kid Radio's Discord Server - Monster Kid Radio on Reddit - Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - - Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group - Small Town Monsters - Follow Kenny Email Kenny at  Monster Kid Radio Amazon Wishlist - Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic -  Next week on Monster Kid Radio: Dawn of the Dead (dir. George A. Romero) The opening and closing song () provided courtesy of - Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a . You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Designs, Mail Order Zombie, Monster Kid Writer, and more at . Please rate and review Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts. 0:00:32 INTRODUCTION & FEEDBACK 0:10:54 MARK MATZKE'S BETA CAPSULE REVIEW 0:16:24 KENNY'S LOOK AT FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND 0:20:26 CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON LIVES REVIEW, SPOILER-FREE 0:28:01 CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON LIVES REVIEW, SPOILERS! 0:40:29 OUTRO

    • 48 min
    Monster Kid Radio #656 - Abigail Review plus Dracula's Daughter with Derek and Beth

    Monster Kid Radio #656 - Abigail Review plus Dracula's Daughter with Derek and Beth

    Before reviewing the new movie Abigail (dir. Matt Bettinelli, OlpinTyler Gillett), Monster Kid Radio revisits the Universal classic Dracula's Daughter (dir. Lambert Hillyer). This was a first-time viewing for Beth, but an old favorite of Derek's and Monster Kid Radio's (see and ). Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman), Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, and Listener Feedback from Dr. Bob Tesla ( - ) Team Deth YouTube Channel -  Monster Kid Radio Contact Information: Voicemail: (360) 524-2484‬ Email: Monster Kid Radio's Discord Server - Monster Kid Radio on Reddit - Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - - Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group - Small Town Monsters - Follow Kenny Email Kenny at  Monster Kid Radio Amazon Wishlist - Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic -  Next week on Monster Kid Radio: Dawn of the Dead (dir. George A. Romero) The opening and closing song () provided courtesy of - Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a . You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Designs, Mail Order Zombie, Monster Kid Writer, and more at . Please rate and review Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts. 0:00:26 INTRODUCTION 0:08:28 MARK MATZKE'S BETA CAPSULE REVIEW 0:14:24 KENNY'S LOOK AT FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND 0:22:16 DRACULA'S DAUGHTER DISCUSSION 0:40:15 ABIGAIL DISCUSSION, SPOILER-FREE 0:55:59 ABIGAIL DISCUSSION, SPOILERS! 1:12:05 MAIL ORDER ZOMBIE JOURNAL UPDATE 1:14:44 OUTRO

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Derek and Beth and Doctor Who, Part 2

    Derek and Beth and Doctor Who, Part 2

    Derek and Beth continue their Doctor Who journey, and encounter one of all of sci-fi's iconic villains when they watch the next seven episodes of the classic show (The Daleks). Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman) and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland. Team Deth YouTube Channel -  Monster Kid Radio Contact Information: Voicemail: (360) 524-2484‬ Email: Monster Kid Radio's Discord Server - Monster Kid Radio on Reddit - Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - - Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - Monster Kid Radio Crashes Dawn of the Dead - Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group - Small Town Monsters - Follow Kenny Email Kenny at  Monster Kid Radio Amazon Wishlist - Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic -  Coming the next few weeks of Monster Kid Radio: Dawn of the Dead! AbigailI The films of Jack Arnold! And MORE! The opening and closing song () provided courtesy of - Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a . You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Designs, Mail Order Zombie, Monster Kid Writer, and more at . Please rate and review Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts. 0:00:35 INTRODUCTION 0:06:00 MARK MATZKE'S BETA CAPSULE REVIEW 0:12:32 KENNY'S LOOK AT FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND 0:17:29 BETH AND DEREK DISCUSS DOCTOR WHO 0:45:42 OUTRO

    • 53 min
    Derek and Beth and Doctor Who, Part 1

    Derek and Beth and Doctor Who, Part 1

    Derek has been wanting to experience Doctor Who for quite some time, but has always felt overwhelmed. Fortunately, his wife Beth was there to hold his hand and guide him on his first trip to Who-Ville when they watch the first four episodes of the classic series (An Unearthly Child). Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman) and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland. Team Deth YouTube Channel -  Monster Kid Radio Contact Information: Voicemail: (360) 524-2484‬ Email: Monster Kid Radio's Discord Server - Monster Kid Radio on Reddit - Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - - Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - Monster Kid Radio Crashes Dawn of the Dead - Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Study Group - Small Town Monsters - Follow Kenny Email Kenny at  Monster Kid Radio Amazon Wishlist - Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic -  Next time on Monster Kid Radio: Beth and Derek continue the Who-ening with first story featuring The Daleks! The opening and closing song () provided courtesy of - Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a . You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Designs, Mail Order Zombie, Monster Kid Writer, and more at . Please rate and review Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts. 0:00:33 INTRODUCTION 0:07:42 MARK MATZKE'S BETA CAPSULE REVIEW 0:11:47 KENNY'S LOOK AT FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND 0:16:40 BETH AND DEREK DISCUSS DOCTOR WHO 1:04:57 OUTRO / COMING UP ON MKR

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Matthew Rashleigh and the Monster Movie Year That Was 1954

    Matthew Rashleigh and the Monster Movie Year That Was 1954

    Film scholars may claim 1939 was the greatest year in film, but Matthew Rashleigh might beg to differ! This week, Matt and Derek talk about the movies, monster and otherwise, of 1954. Plus, Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (The Return of Ultraman), Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, a quick review of the new film Late Night With the Devil (dir. Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes), and an announcement about the future of . . . Mail Order Zombie. Team Deth YouTube Channel -  Monster Kid Radio Contact Information: Voicemail: (360) 524-2484‬ Email: Monster Kid Radio's Discord Server - Monster Kid Radio on Reddit - Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - - Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - Monster Kid Radio Crashes Dawn of the Dead - Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Fest 2024 - Monsteropolis - Monster Study Group - Small Town Monsters - Monster Fest - Small Town Monsters YouTube Channel (Home of SasWatch) - Monster Kid Radio Amazon Wishlist - Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic -  Next time on Monster Kid Radio: Beth and Derek visit (Doctor) Who-ville! The opening and closing song () provided courtesy of - Check out Surfer Joe's Tour Dates at Monster Kid Radio is a Team Deth Production. All original content of Monster Kid Radio is licensed under a . You can learn more about Team Deth, our other projects like Deth Designs, Mail Order Zombie, Monster Kid Writer, and more at . Please rate and review Monster Kid Radio wherever you download your favorite podcasts. 0:00:23 INTRODUCTION 0:06:08 MARK MATZKE'S BETA CAPSULE REVIEW 0:12:47 KENNY'S LOOK AT FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND 0:18:49 MONSTER MOVIES OF 1954 WITH MATTHEW RASHLEIGH 1:07:58 UPCOMING DAWN OF THE DEAD CRASH/COVERAGE 1:12:24 THE RETURN OF MAIL ORDER ZOMBIE? 1:18:37 LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL THOUGHTS WITH DEREK AND BETH 1:39:43 OUTRO

    • 1 hr 46 min

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Three Words- Fun, Nostalgic and Passionate

Production values are high here, great conversation, great music and the go to podcast for any lover of the horror genre delivered with a love and passion that comes through in every episode- monster kid approved, thanks and keep em’ coming!

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Did you love monster movies on rainy weekend afternoons?

Then you should be subscribing! When I was a kid, old monster/sci-fi/adventure/thriller movies were a staple of the weekend. That was where I'd be found, watching horror hosts, watching the umpteenth time as Godzilla rose up from the roiling water, as Harryhausen skeletons menaced adventurers, and people mysteriously went missing, whilst strange events happened in small towns. Derek loves his movies, as anyone who listened to Mail Order Zombie, or listens to 1951 Down Place, or his frequent stops at The B Movie Cast can tell you. He brings his knowledge, love and awesome guests to talk about the movie experiences which moulded a lot of us into the twisted, odd individuals we are today! Join in, and listen, you'll be glad you did!

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Brother D does it again!

Coming hot off the success of Mail Order Zombie, Brother D brings his 'A' game to Monster Kid Radio. Delivering short-ish episodes several times a week so far, he has impressed me with his knowledge of and love for old-time monster movies. He also has been accompanied by a series of equally enthusiastic and insightful guest hosts! Make mine Monster!

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